Aleternative VPN program

Im trying to VPN with my school and it will not work. The support site clearly says "VPN service for MAC OS X users is currently under development and will be available at a later date." But it has said that for a couple of semesters now and i think "a later date" means never. So, I was wondering if there is some third party VPN app . NOT the one built in to OS X) that would work with a 'windows only' VPN connection.

also can anyone explain the difference b/w a windows VPN connection and the VPN connection that apple tries to make? i though the point of having a standard PPTP is to have a protocol that works with any system. but i guess not.

Im trying to VPN with my school and it will not work. The support site clearly says "VPN service for MAC OS X users is currently under development and will be available at a later date." But it has said that for a couple of semesters now and i think "a later date" means never. So, I was wondering if there is some third party VPN app . NOT the one built in to OS X) that would work with a 'windows only' VPN connection.

also can anyone explain the difference b/w a windows VPN connection and the VPN connection that apple tries to make? i though the point of having a standard PPTP is to have a protocol that works with any system. but i guess not.

Click to expand...

What makes this VPN Windows-only? Can you post the instructions for Windows users?

What makes this VPN Windows-only? Can you post the instructions for Windows users?

Click to expand...

I do not know what makes it windows-only, but the quote i had is from the support desk web site that says that VPN for OS X is currently under development. It doesn't say windows only, but it defiantly says OS X does not work.

I tried digiTunnel but it kept saying that my 30 day trial has expired, even though i just downloaded it. I am also trying VPN Tracker 4 but it requires more settings than I am given in the PDF file for set up.

MacRumors attracts a broad audience
of both consumers and professionals interested in
the latest technologies and products. We also boast an active community focused on
purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac platforms.